Experts say low digital literacy, high social media use and eroding trust make the Philippines fertile ground for fake political content
The Philippines’ polarised political climate, combined with low digital literacy and eroding institutional trust, has created a “perfect storm” for false narratives to flourish – particularly those generated by AI, according to Paco Pangalangan, a regional disinformation and tech policy consultant.
“Filipinos spend more time on social media than almost anyone else in the world, but digital literacy remains low, institutional trust is eroding, and platforms continue to reward engagement over accuracy,” he told This Week in Asia.
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